"The Celts creatively blended the two into a unique set of Christian traditions and practices known as Celtic …
Reflection: The Christian Duty to Stand Up
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Freedom Riders and their brave journey through the South fighting for …
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Montessori-based Faith Formation in Christian Contexts
"Today, many churches follow a faith formation model using the Montessori approach.... They offer an experiential means for a …
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Teaching the Liturgical Year
Pentecost was June 12th, and now we’re into the long green season of the church year. Green is the liturgical color for …
Bible Study Series: Conversations with Scripture
“To be Christian is to be centered in the God of the Bible,” writes Marcus Borg in The Heart of Christianity. But there …
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Exploring The Trinity with Children
"Comprehending the Trinity as a adult is hard enough; how do we explain it to children? We can talk about the many ways we know …
Lectionary-Based Faith Formation
"When we follow the lectionary, we read large sections of the Bible over a three-year span. Many churches also choose to go deeper …
Reflection: Storytelling as Essential to Christian Communities
My generation (at least in my experience) is in a place where the desire to know the stories of our families is …
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5 Types of Sunday School Curriculum
"First, one has to determine what kind of curricular resources fit the needs of your children, youth or adults. Curricula can be …
Book Review: To Bless a Child
“The root of any blessings is the faithful person’s intention to say a good word on God’s behalf about a beloved part of God’s …